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Asda Outsources 3,500 Cleaning Jobs in ‘Detestable’ Move
Asda has announced plans to outsource the jobs of around 3,500 cleaning staff, triggering a fierce reaction from the GMB union and adding to mounting concerns over the supermarket’s restructuring programme. The supermarket has...
UK Grocery Sales Surge 3.8% as Shoppers Stay Home and Spend More on Food
Britain’s supermarkets are winning the summer spending battle — as food sales surge while shoppers turn their backs on non-food purchases. UK shoppers may be cautious about spending, but they are still opening their...
Aldi and Lidl Lose Their Special Treatment as UK Supermarket Land Rules Tighten
The discounters built their UK empires under a different set of rules. Now the CMA wants to put Aldi and Lidl on the same footing as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda. Aldi and Lidl have...
Signicat Strengthens Position in UK Digital Identity Market with New Trust Certification
The UK’s digital identity sector is entering a new phase as businesses and public services look for more secure and reliable ways to verify people online. Signicat has secured certification under the UK Digital...
Oracle Workforce Falls by 21,000 as AI Reshapes the Company
Oracle has confirmed that its workforce has fallen by approximately 21,000 employees over the past year, providing one of the clearest indications yet that artificial intelligence is beginning to change the size and structure...
Top 10 African Countries with the Strongest Retail Growth and Consumer Potential
Africa is becoming one of the most closely watched retail regions in the world, with a combination of rising consumer demand, urbanisation, expanding modern retail and rapidly developing digital commerce creating new opportunities for...
SpaceX Retail Investors Turn Net Sellers After Weeks of Heavy Buying
Retail investors have turned net sellers of SpaceX shares for the first time since the company’s June initial public offering, signalling a notable change in sentiment following weeks of aggressive buying during the stock’s...
Regulatory Crackdowns and Scale Pressures Challenge Fast-Fashion Marketplaces
The global fast-fashion marketplace model is facing increasing pressure as regulators tighten rules around online platforms while the economics of ultra-low-cost cross-border retail become more challenging. The European Union has intensified scrutiny of major...
The Rise of Agentic Commerce: How AI Buyers Are Rewriting E-Commerce
E-commerce is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence moves beyond helping consumers search and compare products towards actively making purchasing decisions on their behalf. Known as agentic commerce, the emerging model involves autonomous...
Mass Product Recalls Disrupt Major Product Lines at Home Depot and Amazon
Major retailers are dealing with the operational and reputational consequences of two significant product recalls affecting consumer appliances and ready-to-eat food products in the United States. Approximately 121,680 Galanz retro-style refrigerators have been recalled...